Amla and Petersen retired after completing their half-centuries to allow the rest to gain some practice.

Amla admitted South Africa did achieve the task.

"It was very good practice for our team. All the boys are excited as we hadn?t played Test cricket for a long time. It has given us a great opportunity to reflect on what has happened and what we want to achieve," said Amla, who hoped Smith will regain form.

"Graeme will be fine. He will be more than ready for the Test match. He is an amazing opening batsman. He takes his practice seriously and by the time the Test starts he will be ready," said Amla of Smith who missed cricket because of an ankle injury.

Pakistani selectors will now watch how their second string batsmen cope against a formidable South African pace attack on Wednesday as they look to fill three remaining places for the two-Test series.

Last week they named 12 players for the series with only one opener in Khurram Manzoor.